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ZIFL, Volume 28, Issue 8
The Source for the Insurance Fraud Professional
Zalma’s Insurance Fraud Letter – April 15, 2024
Posted on April 15, 2024 by Barry Zalma
ZIFL, Volume 28, Issue 8
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The Source for the Insurance Fraud Professional
Zalma’s Insurance Fraud Letter (ZIFL) continues its 28th year of publication dedicated to those involved in reducing the effect of insurance fraud. ZIFL is published 24 times a year by ClaimSchool and is written by Barry Zalma. It is provided FREE to anyone who visits the site at http://zalma.com/zalmas-insurance-fraud-letter-2/
No Reason to Release Convicted Arsonist Early
In United States Of America v. Jonathan Paul Wiktorchik, Jr., No. 23-2564, United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (March 25, 2024) Federal Prisoner Jonathan Wiktorchik appealed, acting as his own lawyer, from the District Court’s denial of his motion for compassionate release.
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More McClenny Moseley & Associates Issues
This is ZIFL’s twenty sixth installment of the saga of McClenny, Moseley & Associates and its problems with the federal courts in the State of Louisiana and what appears to be an effort to profit from what some Magistrate and District judges indicate may be criminal conduct to profit from insurance claims relating to hurricane damage to the public of the state of Louisiana. March 11, 2024. Matthew Monson Reported That Mcclenny’s Sale To Moseley Uncovered! It was common knowledge that James McClenny sold his interest in MMA to Zach Moseley. New details revealed in a recent court filing. The deal was effective March 31, 2023.
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Now Available New Book
The Compact Book of Adjusting Property Claims – Fourth Edition
On January 2, 2024, in Kindle, paperback and hardback formats, The Compact Book of Adjusting Property Claims, Fourth Edition is now available for purchase here and here. The Fourth Edition contains updates and clarifications from the first three editions plus additional material for the working adjuster and the insurance coverage lawyer.
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Never Lie on an Application for Insurance
Conceal or Misrepresent Material Facts Requires Rescission in Alabama
Allied World sued general liability insurer concerning policies issued to Clint Lovette (“Lovette”) and his companies. ((collectively “Lovette Defendants”) for the policy periods of March 16, 2018, to March 16, 2019, and March 16, 2019, to March 16, 2020. Allied World sought a judicial determination in its favor that it does not owe the Lovette Defendants a defense or indemnity regarding two cases.
In Allied World Surplus Lines Insurance Company v. Lovette Properties, LLC, et al., No. 2:22-cv-00738-RDP, United States District Court, N.D. Alabama, Southern Division (March 15, 2024) the USDC resolved the disputes.
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Pro Se Plaintiff’s Qui Tam Suit Fails
Private Citizen May Not Compel Enforcement of a Criminal Law
Ronald Rothman appealed from an order of the District Court dismissing his complaint with prejudice and remanding a foreclosure proceeding to state court.
In Ronald S. Rothman v. CABANA SERIES IV TRUST; IGLOO SERIES IV TRUST; U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee; WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; BALBEC CAPITAL, L.P.; SN SERVICING CORPORATION; FRIEDMAN VARTOLO, LLP; QUENTEN GILLIAM, ESQ., No. 23-2455, United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (April 2, 2024) the USCA, 3rd Circuit resolved the dispute.
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Health Insurance Fraud Convictions
Holy Health Care Services, LLC Owner Sentenced to 3 Years In Federal Prison For Health Care Fraud Scheme
Julius Bakari, age 46, of Silver Spring, Maryland, was sentenced to 3 years in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for conspiracy to commit health care fraud in connection with a scheme to fraudulently bill Medicaid. The defendant’s conviction stems from a scheme involving services purportedly provided by Holy Health Care Services, LLC (“Holy Health”), a mental health services provider with locations in Washington, D.C. Judge Xinis also ordered Bakari to pay restitution in the amount of the loss, $3,343,781. The sentence was imposed on April 9, 2024.
Read the full article with dozens more convictions and the full issue of ZIFL at http://zalma.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ZIFL-04-15-2024.pdf
Arson for Profit
Arson for profit is the most egregious form of insurance fraud. Perpetrators of an arson for profit scheme do not consider the fact that arson can cause residents, neighbors, police, or firefighters to be injured or killed. Claims based on an arson-for-profit, are based upon the lack of intelligence or ability of the arsonist.
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New Book Now Available from Barry Zalma
Property Investigation Checklists: Uncovering Insurance Fraud, 14th Edition provides detailed guidance and practical information on the four primary areas of any investigation of suspicious claims. The newest book joins other insurance, insurance claims, insurance fraud, and insurance law books by Barry Zalma all available at the Insurance Claims Library – https://zalma.com/blog/insurance-claims-library/
The Tiffany Kid
A Fictionalized True Crime Story of Insurance Fraud from an Expert who explains why Insurance Fraud is a “Heads I Win, Tails You Lose” situation for Insurers.
How a Rich Kid Became an Insurance Fraudster.
The insured grew up with his wealthy parents on the shores of San Francisco Bay in Marin County. He wanted for nothing that money could buy. He was tall, blond, blue-eyed and handsome. Debutantes pulled their sister’s hair for the chance to dance with him. Life was good, but dull.
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Other Insurance Fraud Convictions
Benicia Contractor Pleads Guilty To Insurance Fraud for Underreporting Nearly $1 Million In Payroll
Kent Bo Fridolfsson, 67, of Benicia, pleaded guilty to six charges of insurance fraud and grand theft after a joint investigation with the California Department of Insurance, Solano County District Attorney’s Office and the Employment Development Department (EDD) revealed he underreported payroll by nearly $1 million to illegally save on workers’ compensation insurance and taxes. Fridolfsson was placed on formal probation, ordered to pay over $725,000 in restitution, and ordered to surrender his contractor’s license.
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Insurance Fraud Schemes
Every claims person and SIU investigator must be aware of the various schemes used by insurance criminals to defraud insurers. For example, the NAIC identified the following common schemes that result in the crime of insurance fraud…
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Benicia Contractor Pleads Guilty To Insurance Fraud for Underreporting Nearly $1 Million In Payroll
Insurance Fraud Schemes
Every claims person and SIU investigator must be aware of the various schemes used by insurance criminals to defraud insurers. For example, the NAIC identified the following common schemes that result in the crime of insurance fraud…
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Interpleader Protects All Claimants Against Life Policy and the Insurer
Who’s on First to Get Life Insurance Proceeds
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Interpleader Protects All Claimants Against Life Policy and the Insurer
In Metropolitan Life Insurance Company v. Selena Sanchez, et al, No. 2:24-cv-03278-TLN-CSK, United States District Court, E.D. California (September 3, 2025) the USDC applied interpleader law.
Case Overview
This case involves an interpleader action brought by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (Plaintiff-in-Interpleader) against Selena Sanchez and other defendants (Defendants-in-Interpleader).
Key Points
Plaintiff-in-Interpleader’s Application:
The Plaintiff-in-Interpleader...
A Claim by Any Other Name is not a Claim
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It is Imperative that Insured Report Potential Claim to Insurers
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In Jeffrey B. Scott v. Certain Underwriters At Lloyd’s, London, Subscribing To Policy No. B0901li1837279, RLI Insurance Company, Certain Underwriters At Lloyds, London And The Insurance Company, Subscribing To Policy No. B0180fn2102430, No. 24-12441, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (August 25, 2025) the court explained the need for a claim to obtain coverage.
Case Background:
This appeal arises from a coverage dispute under a Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance policy. Jeffrey B. Scott, the plaintiff-appellant, was terminated from his role as CEO, President, and Secretary of Gemini Financial Holdings, LLC in October 2019. Following his termination, Scott threatened legal action against Gemini, and ...
A Claim by Any Other Name is not a Claim
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It is Imperative that Insured Report Potential Claim to Insurers
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In Jeffrey B. Scott v. Certain Underwriters At Lloyd’s, London, Subscribing To Policy No. B0901li1837279, RLI Insurance Company, Certain Underwriters At Lloyds, London And The Insurance Company, Subscribing To Policy No. B0180fn2102430, No. 24-12441, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (August 25, 2025) the court explained the need for a claim to obtain coverage.
Case Background:
This appeal arises from a coverage dispute under a Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance policy. Jeffrey B. Scott, the plaintiff-appellant, was terminated from his role as CEO, President, and Secretary of Gemini Financial Holdings, LLC in October 2019. Following his termination, Scott threatened legal action against Gemini, and ...
Barry Zalma: Insurance Claims Expert Witness
Posted on September 3, 2025 by Barry Zalma
The Need for a Claims Handling Expert to Defend or Prove a Tort of Bad Faith Suit
© 2025 Barry Zalma, Esq., CFE
When I finished my three year enlistment in the US Army as a Special Agent of US Army Intelligence in 1967, I sought employment where I could use the investigative skills I learned in the Army. After some searching I was hired as a claims trainee by the Fireman’s Fund American Insurance Company. For five years, while attending law school at night while working full time as an insurance adjuster I became familiar with every aspect of the commercial insurance industry.
On January 2, 1972 I was admitted to the California Bar. I practiced law, specializing in insurance claims, insurance coverage and defense of claims against people insured and defense of insurance companies sued for breach of contract and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. After 45 years as an active lawyer, I asked that my license to practice law be declared inactive ...
The Need for a Claims Handling Expert to Defend or Prove a Tort of Bad Faith Suit
© 2025 Barry Zalma, Esq., CFE
When I finished my three year enlistment in the US Army as a Special Agent of US Army Intelligence in 1967, I sought employment where I could use the investigative skills I learned in the Army. After some searching I was hired as a claims trainee by the Fireman’s Fund American Insurance Company. For five years, while attending law school at night while working full time as an insurance adjuster I became familiar with every aspect of the commercial insurance industry.
On January 2, 1972 I was admitted to the California Bar. I practiced law, specializing in insurance claims, insurance coverage and defense of claims against people insured and defense of insurance companies sued for breach of contract and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. After 45 years as an active lawyer, I asked that my license to practice law be declared inactive and became a consultant and expert witness for lawyers representing insurers and lawyers ...
APPRAISAL AWARD SETS AMOUNT OF DAMAGES RECOVERED FROM INSURER
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It’s a Waste of Time to Sue Your Insurer if You Don’t Have Evidence
Evidence Required to Prove Breach of Contract
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It’s a Waste of Time to Sue Your Insurer if You Don’t Have Evidence
In Debbie Beaty and Jonathan Hayes v. Homeowners Of America Insurance Company, No. 01-23-00844-CV, Court of Appeals of Texas, First District (August 26, 2025) Debbie Beaty and Jonathan Hayes filed a claim under their homeowner’s insurance policy with Homeowners of ...
